Marble Falls and surrounding areas in Central Texas are picking up the pieces after a brutal hail storm ravaged the region, leaving shattered windows and dented cars in its wake. According to reports by KXAN, residents described Tuesday night's hail as some of the most intense they've ever experienced, with the projectiles reaching sizes as large as softballs.
Local businesses have felt the immediate impact, with repair shops bombarded with an onslaught of calls and visits from distressed vehicle owners. The wave of destruction prompted a response from service providers, such as Ross Lorimer, owner of Roof Maxx of southwest Austin, who's seen a steady stream of requests for roof damage assessments. "It’s been pretty steady we have had a few calls," Lorimer told KXAN. He also cautioned homeowners to get their roofs checked regularly by a professional to avoid missing hidden damages.
Meanwhile, car repair shops are staying occupied with a surge of hail damage repairs. A video from KVUE News showed the severity of the damage, as residents of Marble Falls and beyond recounted the chaos brought on by nature's force. "A lot of damage done in marble falls," KVUE News reported, showing the imagery of vehicles and homes ravaged by the storm.
Granite Auto Glass, co-owned by Beathy, is hard at work trying to keep up with the influx of repairs. "Phone lines have been flooded with calls, people driving up," Beathy said, indicating that the company will be operating over the weekend to manage the high volume of service requests. In addition to professional establishments, community members like Mario Avila have found themselves facing unanticipated expenses, with three of his vehicles sustaining damage. "Spending some money that we don't have," Avila expressed his frustration in an interview with KVUE News.
As Central Texans strive to recover from the damage left behind by the hail storms, the reminders to remain vigilant against potential scammers have become a refrain among legitimate service providers, like Lorimer. He advised checking companies on the Better Business Bureau to ensure they are "fully bonded and insured" before agreeing to any repair work, as con artists often follow the trails of severe weather.
